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Picnic Spots in Chennai

Going for a picnic is certainly your best option when you’re looking forward to spend quality time with your friends and family members. The striking locales, beautiful beaches and architectural temples form a range of tourist hot-spots in and around Chennai. 

While moving around Chennai you’re likely to come across a chain of attractions that create a perfect holiday destination for your weekend getaways and vacations.

Some of the Picnic Spots in and around Chennai are:

Yelagiri:

Yelagiri in ChennaiYelagiri stands out amongst all of the most frequented picnic spots in Chennai. A number of small villages have grown around this small hill station. 

Lakes, waterfalls, a rose-garden and lush green valleys are an added bonus for all tourists.

Paragliding is one of the major tourist attractions in this place. 

This place certainly demands a visit when you’re looking for the beauty surpassing all expectations. The city of Chennai is situated at about 250 km from Yelagiri.

Tada:

Tada near ChennaiTada demands paying a visit especially when you searching a picnic spot with scenic beauty lying within the lap of nature. Hillocks and waterfalls surrounding this place enhance its natural beauty.

Tada lays some 95 kms from Chennai, and draws a major chunk of the Chennai visitors. It also seems appealing to those that like camping. Tada Waterfall is extremely popular amongst Chennai people.

Pondicherry:

Pondicherry Beaches near ChennaiThis place falls amongst the major tourist attractions in India. 

From Chennai you’ll need to cover a distance of 160 kms to reach Puducherry (Pondicherry). The scenic beauty of this place is appreciated for its splendid churches, French colonies, sea shores and pristine beaches that made it famous all over India.

Vedanthangal:

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in ChennaiOne of the picnic spots that the bird watchers are bound to appreciate, Vedanthangal stands out amongst the rest. 

Since the last 200 years, this is one of the oldest existing sanctuaries in India.  The visitors to Chennai may travel another 89 kms to experience the beauty of this place.

These migrating birds are beautiful and belong to a wide range of species. 

The park Chennai is certainly the ideal picnic spot for you, if you’re a true lover of birds.

Vandalur:

Vandalur Zoo in Chennai

Amongst the various picnic spots near Chennai, Vandalur is a major one that houses the much known Arignar Anna Zoological Park. From Chennai one needs to travel some 38-40 kms to reach this place. 

Birds, reptiles and mammals worth some rare species are being sheltered in this zoological park.

The largest one amongst all South Asian zoological parks is the Arignar Anna Zoological Park. The picturesque natural beauty within the vicinity of this park can be enjoyed over the hilltop.

Kishkinta:

Kishkinka Amusement Park in ChennaiBesides being the first Indian amusement park, this park is known for its grand and amazing themes.

Kishkinta offers some of the popular joy rides like Wave Pool, Flame Ride, White Water and Space Shuttle. Pristine lake, beautiful hillocks and lush green fields add to the beauty of this landscape.

Kids may enjoy different forms of water as well as land games. Virtual entertainment can be enjoyed when you visit a 3D theater within this theme park. 

Kishkinta even provides its visitors with the much needed breathing space within the Boating Lake and Rainwater Lake. Your loved ones are sure to enjoy a one day picnic, since the place is just 32 kms from Chennai.

Kanchipuram:

Kanchipuram near ChennaiAmongst the various South Indian tourist and picnic spots, Kanchipuran is quite famous besides being known for its silk sarees. 

Marvels that are richly carved added more fame to this locality. It is often considered as a notable shopping and historical destination. 

Visitors are bound to find a resting place in this temple town. Its divine splendor is what you enjoy while shopping.


Sadras:

Sadras Forest Town near ChennaiTravel for about 70 kms from Chennai and you’ll reach a forest town called Sadras. 

Beautiful landscapes, Sadras beach resort, forts and the Dutch port are the most famous sites in this ancient town.

Mudaliarkuppam:

Mudaliarkuppam near ChennaiMudaliarkuppam in Chennai is a rare picnic spot that attracts tourists and myriads in large numbers. 

The locality is surrounded by sandbanks, backwaters and panoramic views. You’ll need to cover some 92 kms from Chennai before you reach the popular boat house that creates a mind-blowing picnic spot.

Chennai offers a range of vibrant and enriching places for weekends; amidst these hot-spots, Mudaliarkuppam shows you through a tranquil ground for sightseeing. 

You may suggest some of these places to picnic companions and watch how they get excited. Most of these picnic places have earned their name for being amongst the best tourist hot-spots in India.

The striking locales, beautiful beaches and architectural temples form a range of tourist hot-spots in and around Chennai. 

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